Saint Louis Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral on Byrsa Hill in Carthage, Tunisia
The cathedral features 284 stained glass windows, intricate mosaics, and a large cupola surrounded by multiple spires atop the structure.
Construction of the cathedral began in 1884 on the ruins of an ancient temple dedicated to Eshmun, the Punic god of healing.
The building, now called Acropolium, serves as a cultural center hosting concerts of Tunisian and classical music since its conversion in 1993.
The cathedral stands at the highest point of Byrsa Hill, offering visitors clear views of the Mediterranean Sea and ancient Carthage ruins.
A monument made of onyx inside the cathedral contains the former resting place of Cardinal Lavigerie, who held the title of Primate of Africa.
Location: قرطاج بيرصة
GPS coordinates: 36.85366,10.32346
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
Carthage
123 m
Archaeological site of Carthage
808 m
Antonine baths
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Byrsa
165 m
Punic ports of Carthage
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Theatre of Carthage
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Carthage National Museum
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Carthage amphitheatre
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Horses' mosaïc of Carthage
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Cisterns of La Malga
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Jāmiʻ al-ʻĀbidīn
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Chapel of Saint Louis of Carthage
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Odeon hill and park of the Roman villas of Carthage
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Carthage Administration Inscription
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Circus of Carthage
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Asterius Chapel
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Zarrouk Palace
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Byzantine basilica of Dermech
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District of Magon (Carthage)
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Building with columns of Carthage
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District of Dido
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Carthage National Museum
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Odeon of Carthage
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Villas romaines de Carthage
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District of Hannibal
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Douar El Chott Mosque
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House of the Aviary
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House of the Cryptoporticus
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